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Post by starskyslady on Aug 12, 2007 23:01:27 GMT -4
The first time I went to LUSH I got a sample of Herbalism and didn't like it. I thought that it was like eraser shavings and couldn't figure out what to do with it. I still am rather bad at making the paste up. I get too much or get a big glob. I'll have to keep working on my technique. GG....I love AoBS and found a neat trick. Before I get into the shower I pinch off just a little bit between my thumb and forefinger and place it on the container outside the shower. When I'm ready for it I make sure my hands are wet and place it in the palm of one hand, making a cup. Then I use the other thumb to squish into it and rub it around my entire palm, then I rub both of my palms together to really break it up. After that it's easy to do your face...I also do my neck and "shoulders" because it feels so good. Just work in gently into your skin or you'll end up with sore skin. .....and speaking of skin...HELP!!!!! My 6 yo niece was playing in the pool today and got into a bit of trouble. Borrowing Petal's cape in dove in after her...shoes, shirt, shorts and all! She's fine and since I was in the water I stayed for about 3 hours. Now I come home and I'm burnt to a crisp along my shoulders and chest and across my cheeks and nose. I have so much stuff coming from LUSH but none of it's her yet. What can I use to help the sting? I have Enzymion...but only the sample; Lemony Flutter; and various samples of soaps and butter bars. I don't even have anymore toner which I'm sure would help. Any ideas? ? I'm hurtin' pretty bad...but at least the kids safe. I told her now that I saved her life she is tied to me forever. She said "I like that auntie...that way you can never move!" I love that kid! BTW...gotta admit, swimming in your undies and a tank top in the middle of the day was a lot of fun! Thank goodness I wore my black undies and a dark tank...no need to embarrass myself any further!
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kore
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Post by kore on Aug 12, 2007 23:26:20 GMT -4
Maybe Dream Cream or Cosmetic Lad. I know Cosmetic Lad is for after sun exposure.
Make sure you take some aspirin so you won't peel!
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Post by kanding on Aug 13, 2007 2:23:41 GMT -4
Back to the previous page, I've been using the Pied de Pepper gift that was tossed in my bag and I like it a lot.. I'm starting to use it on my elbows, knees and hands at bedtime. My only complaint is that I've got to scrub the bejeebus out of my toes every morning because the pinkish clay color of the cream settles into the cuticles of my toenails and makes them look dirty. But the stuff softens like a charm!
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india7
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Post by india7 on Aug 13, 2007 6:47:03 GMT -4
Made a new body cream this morning. Took 3/4 container of Smitten, mixed with one You've Been Mangoed bar, microwave, mix and refrigerate. Yum! Very rich, but mango and almonds! Whoo hoo. Have I told you lately what an utter genius you are?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2007 10:16:39 GMT -4
So I made my first trip to LUSH yesterday. Yay! I got the Fresh Face trial thingy of Coalface, Tea Tree Water and Enzymion; a Wiccy Magic Muscle massage bar; a chunk of Ice Blue soap (also minty); and a small container of Ocean Salt. I used the Coalface last night and the Tea Tree Water this morning. I know you are supposed to use all three products together but I like to introduce one new thing at a time just in case I have a bad reaction to something. I also got samples of Avowash and the lemon-y cuticle cream. The cuticle cream is okay. It's a little too oily for me and it doesn't appear to have any lasting effect. I used the Avowash this morning and really like it. I'm on the fence about the scent but I love that it's very moisturizing. I'm so annoyed at myself. I meant to ask for a few samples - specifically, of Fresh Farmacy - but I completely forgot once I was there. I think the thing is is that I am so un-used to asking for samples. I mean, in 99% of stores, if you asked for a free sample of something, they'd just look at you like you had two heads or something. Anyway, next time I go, I am literally going to bring a list of items I want samples for. Speaking of, when you say they give extra samples to "forumites", do you literally just say "I'm a forumite" to the salesperson and they know what you mean? Bascially, what's the protocol for getting free stuff at LUSH?
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grumpygirl
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Post by grumpygirl on Aug 13, 2007 10:28:47 GMT -4
RE: Forumites -- I posted a message about the new store at Tyson's Mall and they said that when I came in to make sure that I introduced myself because they loved to meet forumites. So when I went in I told them that I'm the forums and they asked my user name and we chatted. Then I said something about it again when I was checking out and she started chucking hand fulls of things into my goodie bag. So I got the impression that the SAs really like to take care of the customers who are into the product. Now I just can't decide what to use next. Plus I get so flustered from all the choices that I sometimes forget to ask about samples (e.g. Volcano).
I used the Ultimate Shine solid shampoo this morning. It was really cool to have a solid shampoo. It was fun. I got it for Mr. G but used it myself. Squee... solid soap.
And starskylady, I'll try your AoBS shower idea to see if I can do a better paste.
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Post by Brookie on Aug 13, 2007 20:28:18 GMT -4
You're actually supposed to turn AoBS and Aqua Marina into a usable paste before you attack your poor face with it. Didn't anyone at the shop show you how to use it? Include enough water with both to make a soft paste, then rub on your skin.
Am loving my new Mango Smitten. It smells heavenly.
And yes, we SA's do love it when Forumites frequent the shop. And we really love it when they bring their friends to buy products too. I don't know how other shops handle samples, but we are doing mainly targeted sampling. In other words, if someone asks for a sample, or if someone is interested in something but says they can't buy it now, I give them a sample to try. We found it way too expensive to just keep random slivers of soap around. We also sample out most of the returned products if they're in good shape (shampoos, conditioners etc).
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ang
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Post by ang on Aug 13, 2007 20:55:08 GMT -4
So would I be able to get a sample of Rock Star? I feel bad asking the SA to slice a wee bit off.
I loove Creamy Candy and Candy Fluff, and Im sure I'll love the smell, but I usually find soaps to be quite drying for my skin, especially around my torso. I want to make sure its not gonna leave me feeling 'tight' afterwards.
I'm thinking I'll get some SJG this week too, I have always had a 'bumpy' forehead, not pimply but just bumps, and everyone seems to say it helps with that!
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Post by Brookie on Aug 13, 2007 21:11:41 GMT -4
If someone requests a specific sample, I'm more than happy to give them one. Cutting a sliver of soap because you just asked me for one is cheaper than keeping a pantload around in case someone wants one.
Get yourself one of the buttercream soaps to wash with. They're 85% moisture (cocoa butter) and only around 15% soap. They lather pretty well (Skinny Dip is the best for lathering) and moisturize at the same time. Also, Ang, get yourself a Buffy the Backside Slayer for your dry skin. Yum.
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kore
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Post by kore on Aug 13, 2007 21:35:27 GMT -4
After seeing that it could take up to 3 weeks for a shipment, I went and bought my sister the "Happy" giftbox for her Bithday. I think she'll like it.
I ended up at LUSH Union Square to buy a few gifts for my co-workers as well. It's been rough for us at work and my assistant has had the hardest itme of it. I'm going to surprise her with a bar of Honey, I washed the kids Soap, Mange too Masage Bar, and Trichomania Shampoo. I also bought Happy Hippy for another co-worker.
...and Daniel, the manager, came up with a new Bath Cocktail, that actually smelled pretty good, that I bought one myself.
Can someone please take my credit card away?
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